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Bucks lose big to Thunder, lose ground in Playoff Chase

By: Nick Goddard
Updated: April 9, 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night, 109-89, at the Bradley Center.

With the loss, the Bucks now trail the Knicks and 76ers by 1 1/2 games in the race for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Russell Westbrook had 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead the Thunder (42-15) while Kevin Durant added 19 points.

Ersan Ilyasova led Milwaukee (28-29) with 18 points.  The Bucks return to action Wednesday night for a key contest against the New York Knicks.

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